Jeffcoat tore his left pectoral muscle at Texas A&M on Nov. 24, but still played in UT’s final two games. He was a huge factor in the Longhorns’ dominant pass rush against California in the Holiday Bowl, making two sacks and three tackles for loss.

Phillips’ absence from spring workouts should give the staff more time to evaluate young players like Mykkele Thompson, Sheroid Evans, Leroy Scott and Josh Turner, all of whom could see increased roles next year.

The Longhorns also said offensive lineman/tight end Luke Poehlmann should be available for spring practice after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.